There are 5 ways to get from O'Hare to Iowa City by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane ORD - BRL
- Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar
4h 3m$90–305Drive 216.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from O'Hare to Iowa Citycar 216.3 mi
3h 41m$37–54Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0155S / ...
7h 35m$43–69Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
5h 32mFly to Quad City International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
5h 46m$44–263
O'Hare to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Iowa City is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Iowa City is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between O'Hare and Iowa City is 270 miles. The road distance is 217.6 miles.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from O'Hare to Iowa City, including transfers.
O'Hare to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
O'Hare to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Iowa City station.
Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Iowa City is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from O'Hare to Iowa City.
Book your O'Hare to Iowa City bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
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